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Last updated October 23, 2008
Albany, Oregon
Of Mice and Men
by John Steinbeck
directed by Kay M. Roth
Auditions: March 23, 24; callbacks March 25, 2009
Performances: June 5, 6, 12, 13, 14(m), 18, 19, 20, 2009
Set in Depression-era California, Of Mice and Men is an American literary classic about the unlikely friendship between George and Lenny, their dreams of “living off the fat of the land” and the tragedy that occurs when the gentle, dim Lennie loses control.
Steinbeck's deceptively simple novel about life during hard times continues to resonate with audiences on the stage as it has for more than 70 years on the page.
What the reviewers said:
" ... witness to the enduring power of John Steinbeck's dramatization of his 1937 novel to grab its audience by the heart and never let go." - NY Times
"...one of the best dramatic adaptations of a famously gritty novel." - Curtain Up
Cast of characters
- George - (30s-40s) Hard-working drifter with a bit of a temper, he looks out for his friend Lenny as the two travel from farm to farm trying to make enough money to buy a place of their own.
- Lenny - (30s-40s) A big, child-like man, with a child's emotional volatility: A hot temper, and a very tender side.
- Candy - (50s and up) A man past his prime, Candy has dreams of his own that fit in with George and Lenny's. Kind and considerate.
- The Boss - (40s and up) Strong and in charge but fails to see his son for what he is.
- Curly - (20s and up) Spoiled son of the boss; cocky and a bully.
- Curly's Wife - (20s and up) - A saucy flirt who's out of place on the farm.
- Slim - (30s and up) A hard-working man and a dog-lover who doesn't take any guff but has a kind heart.
- Carlson - (30s and up) Another farm hand, Carlson is easy-going and laid back, a natural comedian.
- Crooks - (20s and up) The only African-American hand on the farm, Crooks works as hard as he can despite physical ailments.
- Whit - (30s and up) Another farm hand; a good guy with a short fuse.
Director
This is Kay Roth's third production as an ACT director, following previous successes with The Dairy of Anne Frank and The Cemetery Club. She has previously directed productions in Scio. Since joining ACT for The Rocky Horror Show, Kay has been a part of many productions, on stage and off, and has served two terms as the board of directors' publicity coordinator. She lives in Albany with her husband Ken and daughters Sarah and Becky, who are also active with ACT, and grandson Sebastian.
